Where to buy Banded Jawfish
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About Banded Jawfish
A small, burrowing jawfish with tan to pale yellow body coloration crossed by dark brown or reddish bands. Distinguishing features include a distinctly enlarged lower jaw (macrognathous) and relatively large eyes positioned high on the head for surveillance from its burrow.
Key facts
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Max Size
- 5
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30-gallon tank with sandy substrate for burrowing • Stable parameters: pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.023-1.025, temp 72-78°F • Prefers calm environment with minimal flow • Requires live rock or rubble for shelter and feeding • Feeds on small crustaceans, copepods, and occasional flake food
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea to Hawaii, including Indonesia and the Philippines.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole-in-the-head disease, Velvet disease
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- omnivore
- Diet Details
- Marine algae, copepods, small crustaceans, marine worms, mysid shrimp
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Banded Jawfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Peaceful
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